Dr. Hsin-Yao LINTaiwan
台北馬偕紀念醫院; Taipei MacKay Memorial Hospital
2014 to present | Visiting Staff of MacKay Memorial hospital |
2023 to present | assistant professor of MacKay medical college |
1999 - 2006 | M.D., National Yang-Ming University |
2015 - 2023 | Ph.D., Institute of Nano Engineering and Microsystems and Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Tsing Hua University |
2017 - 2023 | Deputy Secretary General, the 4th and 5th Taiwan Neurotrauma Society |
2021 - 2023 | Deputy Secretary General, the 11th Taiwan Neurosurgical Spine Society |
2023 - | Secretary General, the 6th Taiwan Neurotrauma Society |
Neurosurgery, Nanomedicine
Nanotechnology in neurosurgical applications
1109 10:40-10:50
AI & New Technology/304B
The nervous system, particularly the central nervous system, exhibits distinct physiological structures compared to other bodily organs and systems. The blood-brain barrier is a prime example of this uniqueness. Consequently, in the current era where nanotechnology finds extensive applications in medicine, it plays an especially significant role in neuroscience.
Nanotechnology is widely used in the treatment of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). It has also become a focus of research in the field of neurosurgery, particularly in the treatment of brain tumors. In both TBI and brain tumor therapies, nanotechnology applications typically address several key aspects.
The ability of nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier makes them ideal candidates for drug delivery systems, allowing for targeted therapeutic intervention with minimal systemic side effects.
In addition to drug delivery, nanotechnology holds great promise for tissue regeneration. Biomaterials such as hydrogels and nanofibers serve as scaffolds that mimic brain tissue, enhancing cell delivery and promoting healing. In addition, nanotechnology is advancing diagnostics for TBI and brain tumors through methods such as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), which facilitates the detection of biomarkers at the point of care.
Ongoing research and development in this field holds great promise for improving both the diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical diseases, potentially revolutionizing patient outcomes. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview and summary of current nanotechnology applications in the field of neurosurgery.